Minneapolis Official Visitors Guide - Fall/Winter 2007 - (Page 49) THEATER/CULTURE MCGUIRE THEATER Walker Art Center 1750 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, 55403 612-375-7600 www.walkerart.org Thanks to a new, 385-seat theater—part of the Walker Art Center’s recent expansion—the majority of music, dance and theater performances will now be hosted on the Walker campus. With a 2,800square-foot stage area and a 48-foot-high fly loft, this new theater allows performers to present ambitious and technically complex works in an intimate setting. See Downtown Minneapolis Map for location. MIXED BLOOD THEATRE 1501 S Fourth St, Minneapolis, 55454 612-338-6131 www.mixedblood.com The Mixed Blood Theatre Company is a professional, multi-racial theater promoting cultural pluralism and individual equality through artistic excellence. Using theater as a vehicle for artistry, entertainment, education and social change, Mixed Blood addresses artificial barriers that keep people from succeeding in American society. NORTHROP MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 84 Church St SE, Minneapolis, 55455 612-624-2345 www.northrop.umn.edu Within the walls of the treasured icon of the University of Minnesota, Northrop presents the world’s premier ballet, contemporary and cultural dance companies and leading jazz artists. Outside promoters also bring in an illustrious array of popular concerts, lectures and other private and public events. Call or go online for current events. See Downtown Minneapolis Map for location. OOPS DINNER THEATRE 3720 E River Road, Fridley, 55421 651-777-4150 A 250-seat theater offering both Broadway and original shows including a hilarious interaction preshow and during intermission. ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 345 Washington St, St. Paul, 55102 651-224-4222 www.ordway.org Ordway Center for the Performing Arts presents the finest in musical theater, music, dance, international and well-known local performances. In addition, Ordway Center partners with The Minnesota Opera, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Schubert Club. Each spring the world-class venue presents the Flint Hills International Children’s Festival, an event that brings the best in international performances for our youngest audience members and their families. See Downtown Saint Paul Map for location. PARK SQUARE THEATER 20 W Seventh Pl, St. Paul, 55102 651-291-7005 Park Square excels in bringing demanding, intelligent and spirited audiences together with the best work of dedicated artists. Explore resonant work from off-Broadway and the regional theater circuit. See Downtown Saint Paul Map for location. PENUMBRA THEATRE 270 N Kent St, St. Paul, 55102 651-224-3180 www.penumbratheatre.org One of the nation’s most influential black theaters, the Penumbra Theatre has added a vital dimension of cultural and artistic experience to Minnesota for nearly three decades. Become polka dancing, Bingo playing parishioners at this wild, interactive hit! Located in the heart of downtown St Paul, less than 15 minutes from the Mall of America and Downtown Minneapolis! A true taste of Minnesota culture! See our listing in “Theater” –StarTribune Lowry Theater 16 W 5th, St. Paul We GottaBingo.com MORE INFO/GROUP SALES: 6 5 1 - 2 2 7-2 4 6 4 I WANT MORE! ts Events • Spor • Theater • mmodations ping • Acco • Dining • Shop r 07 $3.95 Attractions Spring/Summe more-minneapolis.com to request additional info & offers from advertisers. Go to LI IN T RA SI IL DE MA G H P IT’S FREE & EASY! CALL 612-333-6669 or visit www.mnopera.org Fall/Winter 2008 Minneapolis&Saint Paul 49 http://wegottabingo.com http://www.walkerart.org http://www.mixedblood.com http://www.northrop.umn.edu http://www.xcelenergycenter.com http://www.xcelenergycenter.com http://wegottabingo.com http://www.ordway.org http://www.mnopera.org http://www.more-minneapolis.com http://www.penumbratheatre.org http://www.mnopera.org
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